The Top Student's Face (Part II)

4. Nguyen Minh Hong – Valedictorian of the Political Science major

• Year of birth: 1995.
• Hometown: Hanoi.
• Field of study: Political Science (Department of Political Science).
• Graduation thesis: “China’s foreign policy strategy in Southeast Asia”. Score: 9.8.
• Average GPA: 3.53 (Excellent).
• Achievements:

Third Prize in the University-level Student Scientific Research Competition, academic year 2014-2015.

Second prize in the university-level student scientific research competition for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Third Prize in the University-level Student Scientific Research Competition, academic year 2016-2017.

"I have a passion for scientific research. I've spent four years participating in student scientific research, and it hasn't been easy. My first research attempt was a major failure. But being knocked down and getting back up made me stronger. For the next three years, I won a university-level scientific research award.

I deeply cherish and am grateful to the professors in the department; they are the dearest people to me besides my family. I am especially grateful to Professor Nguyen Thanh Tung (lecturer in the Department of Political Science). After my first failed research attempt, he taught me how to conduct a research project systematically, starting from the smallest details. He also guided me and provided me with the initial foundational knowledge in the field of social sciences and humanities. He is also wonderful in his demeanor, always gentle with students.

After four years of training at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, I realized that what's important for young people to have confidence, maturity, and know how to behave appropriately in relationships in order to achieve success."

5. Pham Doan Phuong - Valedictorian of the Han Nom Studies major

• Year of birth: 1995.
• Hometown: Ninh Binh.
• Field of study: Classical Chinese and Vietnamese Studies (Faculty of Literature).
• Graduation thesis: "Analysis of the names of architectural works in the Hue Imperial Citadel". Score: 10.
• Academic average: 3.67 (Excellent).
• Achievements: Third prize in the Ministry-level student scientific research competition for the academic year 2015-2016.

"In my opinion, creativity is a crucial learning method at the university level. I often refer to books on mind mapping and effective learning methods. Reading books is one part; when applying the methods, I have to adjust them to suit my own needs.

For me, the field of Sino-Vietnamese studies combines many different disciplines. Studying Chinese characters and Nôm script can be applied to research in literature, history, and philosophy. Studying philosophy extensively can cultivate calmness in life. To date, this is what I find most rewarding."

6. Dang Thu Hoa – Valedictorian of the Literature major and Valedictorian of the graduating class of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

• Year of birth: 1995.
• Hometown: Quang Ninh.
• Major: High-Quality Literature Program (Faculty of Literature).
• Graduation Thesis: “Constructing the spatial memory of the Vietnamese homeland in fictional narratives through the works of Vietnamese expatriate artists in the early 20th century (case study of films)”Vertical summer afternoonby Tran Anh Hung andChinatown(by Thuan)
• Academic average: 3.78 (Excellent).
• Achievements:

First prize for the School-level Scientific Report competition, academic year 2014-2015.

Outstanding Student Award at the University level 2014-2015.

Outstanding Young Person of Hanoi National University from 2014 to 2017.

Scholarships from AEON Group (Japan).

Honorable Mention for Faculty-level Scientific Reports, academic year 2015-2016.

Outstanding student of Hanoi National University from 2015 to 2017.

Kova Award's Promising Talent category.

Certificate of Merit from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi for students with outstanding academic achievements; Certificate of Merit from the Director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi for students achieving outstanding academic and training achievements throughout the 2013-2017 academic year.

Valedictorian of the graduating class of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2013-2017.

"I'm very passionate about Art Studies, especially in the field of film studies, and I want to explore more about Literature. From my second year, I participated in scientific research on Vietnamese Literature. I've also tried many different jobs related to my major, such as writing books, writing poetry, teaching skills to children, and creating content for marketing activities. I believe I should broaden my career opportunities, not just stick to safe jobs or those only related to my field. That's also a way to build confidence and develop life skills.

Currently, I'm working as a content marketing specialist for an insurance startup project. My immediate plan is to work while pursuing further education. In the longer term, once I have enough knowledge and experience, I will look for opportunities to study abroad to explore new horizons. My dream is to become a teacher..